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The Ancient Coptic Churches of Egypt

The Ancient Coptic Churches of Egypt

Butler, Alfred J.

Hardcover

African HistoryAncient EgyptEgypt

ISBN10: 1161414649
ISBN13: 9781161414646
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 828
Weight: 3.61
Height: 1.75 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Ancient Coptic Churches of Egypt by Alfred J. Butler is a comprehensive guide to the history, architecture, and art of the Coptic churches in Egypt. The book covers the period from the early Christian era to the present day, and includes detailed descriptions of the different types of churches, their construction, and the symbolism and iconography of their decoration. The author also provides a detailed account of the history of the Coptic Church, including its origins, the role of the patriarchs, and the challenges it has faced over the centuries. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs, drawings, and maps, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Egypt, the Coptic Church, or religious architecture in general.1884. This contains both Volume I and II of this work. The word Copt is derived from the Greek word Aigyptos, which was, in turn, derived from Hikaptah, one of the names for Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. The modern use of the term Coptic describes Egyptian Christians, as well as the last stage of the ancient Egyptian language script. Also, it describes the distinctive art and architecture that developed as an early expression of the new faith. The Coptic Church is based on the teachings of Saint Mark who brought Christianity to Egypt during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero in the first century, a dozen of years after the Lord's ascension. Contents Volume I.: On the Structure of Coptic Churches in General; The Church of Dair Mari Mina at Old Cairo; Dair Abu's Sifain at Old Cairo; The Ancient Roman Fortress of Babylon and the Churches within It; The Minor Churches of Old Cairo; The Churches in Cairo; The Monasteries of the Natrun Valley in the Libyan Desert; and the Churches of Upper Egypt. Contents Volume II.: The Coptic Altar; Eucharistic Vessels and Altar Furniture; The Furniture and Ornaments of the Sacred Building; The Ecclesiastical Vestments of the Coptic Clergy; Books, Language, and Literature; The Seven Sacraments; Various Rites and Ceremonies of the Church; and Legends of the Saints.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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